French (Y11)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Glenn Wilson.
This course will appeal to students who already have 18 months of French behind them and who are keen to become more fluent in a language that is spoken on all 5 continents. Students will develop their reading, listening, writing and speaking skills through the study of topics of immediate relevance to young people such as home and family, friends, daily life, school, interests and outings. Students will learn to talk about the past and the future as well as the present, and they will develop their knowledge of French culture. Three of the four available achievement standards will be formally assessed during the course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 French
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbook
Glue stick
Earbuds or headphones
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Class materials and on-line subscriptions | Contribution | $30.00 |
$30.00 |
Pathway
Jobs where foreign language qualifications are useful include journalism, international relations, international aid and development, international business and marketing, transport and logistics, teaching, tourism and hospitality. However, whatever career path you choose, having a foreign language on your CV is likely to increase your value to potential employers. This is because learning a foreign language is thought to enhance people's problem-solving and communication skills and foster empathy and open-mindedness.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
French 1.1 - Interact in spoken French to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions
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French 1.2 - Communicate in French for a chosen purpose
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French 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written French related to everyday contexts
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French 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken French related to everyday contexts